How to pronounce Avery
Say it like AY-vuh-ree. Avery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- vuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Avery
American and British speakers say Avery in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪvəri/ in the US and /ˈeɪvəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-vuh-ree.
What does Avery mean?
- A town in Red River County, Texas.
Where does Avery come from?
From Anglo-Norman Averay, Auveray, Alverey, from Latin Alveredus, Aluredus, from Old English Ælfræd, from ælf (“elf”) and ræd (“counsel”).
Words that rhyme with Avery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Avery.
Questions about saying Avery
How do you pronounce Avery?
Say AY-vuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪvəri/. In British English it is /ˈeɪvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Avery?
Avery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · vuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say Avery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪvəri/ and the British form is /ˈeɪvəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.